Small-Field Flying
Larry Marshall discusses the decline of model aviation clubs and the rise of park flyers, highlighting the need for social engagement to attract members. He emphasizes that addressing societal trends is crucial for promoting model aviation, suggesting more personal interactions and family-friendly events. Additionally, he shares techniques for building flexible model components using craft foam and praises the comprehensive manual of the Cutie kit from SR Batteries.
Small-Field Flying
A summer recap on small-field flying discusses BEC cutoff voltages, higher-capacity cells, Golden Age racers, Jiffypins for small models, and a new micro-antenna solution.
Small-Field Flying
The article discusses modifications for small-field flying, including using light dual-conversion receivers for control, shortcuts in building the Dumas Val, motor choices, tail feather adjustments, and improving Lite Stik dihedral by bending mounts.
Small-Field Flying
The article discusses small-field flying, emphasizing frequency awareness and safety, and highlights the conversion of Free Flight models to RC. It also reviews new heat-shrink tubing and a modern electric model called the Cutie by SR Batteries.
Small-Field Flying - 2001/05
“ … SMaLL can be satisfying, and simple may be sufficient”
was the statement Bill Hannan used to introduce his classic
Peanuts & Pistachios series.
Though Bill was referring to Peanut Scale Free Flight (FF)
models, his words are also applicable to the flying of small Radio
Control (RC) models. Some modelers use the Peanut Scale plans
from Bill’s fine books as starting points for their RC models,
generally enlarging them two- or three-fold.
“Small-Field Flying” is dedicated to the above proposition that
Bill scribed some 20 years ago. I’ll emphasize techniques,
materials, and products used in the construction and operation of
small models in small flying fields, and the fun that comes from
building and flying them.
I confess that my interests lean toward Scale models.
There’s something special about a model that represents a
piece of history. I own and fly several sport airplanes, and I
enjoy them very much.
